Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jul 1, 2017

Joseph D. Parrish passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the age of 89. Born in Joliet, he attended St. John’s Catholic School and was a 1945 graduate of Joliet Township High School. He was a member of St. Mary Nativity Parish.

Joseph is survived by his sister, Margaret J. (late Aldo) Zanella; his nephews and...

Jun 29, 2017

Christopher R. McFadden, age 41, of Frankfort, Illinois, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, peacefully at his home.

Born in Joliet, Chris attended Joliet West High School.  He graduated from Harvard in 1997, cum laude, where he was an editor of the Harvard Crimson newspaper.  He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Northwestern School of Law in...

Jun 28, 2017

Frederick W. Marentic, “Fred Wayne”, age 78, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 with his loving family close by his side.

Fred is survived by his wife of 20 years, Alfreda (nee Grandison) Marentic; his sons, Anthony, Frederick II, David and Daniel; daughters, Laura, Karen, Kimberly, Stephanie, Alyssa and Fermine Lenia,...

Jun 24, 2017

Margaret C. (Partak) Masura, age 88 years, at rest peacefully in her home on June 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving children.

Margie lived in Joliet and was a member of S.S. Cyril and Methodius Church her entire life being proud of her Slovak heritage. She was born to Andrew and Cecelia (Bakos) Partak on June 10,...

Jun 22, 2017

Helen Ann Delaney (nee Buttles), age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville, IL.  Helen was surrounded by her loving family who will miss her deeply. Helen passed away just nine days short of her 90th birthday, and while her family cannot celebrate with her, they know she will be dancing...

Jun 22, 2017

Robert P. Wagner, age 90, at rest on Thursday, June 22, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Lillian (nee Bebar); children, Jodi (Floyd) Browning, Bob (Debbie) Wagner, Tim (Kelly) Wagner and Scott (Mary) Wagner; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Jun 19, 2017

Russel Clayton Lehner, age 63, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Russ is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; his four children, Erin (Scott) Zimmer, Joseph (Samantha) Lehner, Peter Lehner, and Kathryn (David) Gibson; his five grandchildren, Skyler, Kasia, and Brooklyn Lehner, and Luke and Brynn Zimmer; his brother,...

Jun 15, 2017

Richard A. Craig, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Willetta (nee Roberts) Craig; children, Jeff (Sandy) Craig, Dave (Judy) Craig, Bob (Kristy) Craig, Randy (Denise Fisk) Craig, Cathy (Darle) Olson, Loretta (Gord) Bowman and Barbara (Joel)...

Jun 14, 2017

Martin R. Furdek “Shorty”, age 65, at rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Martin is survived by sister, Judith A. Kump; brother, Richard Furdek; nephews, Brian and Paul Kump. Special thank you to good friends Ron Hanko, Wayne Walczak, Bob Kauzlaric and Don Wetherholt. Your friendship and concern was greatly appreciated.

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Jun 13, 2017

Joseph G. Nurczyk, age 58, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Joe is survived by his beloved fiancée, Vicki Kaminskas; two children; sister, Barb (Jake) Jacobs; nephews, Jeff and Doug; Aunt Geri Nurczyk; Kristin and Joe Kaminskas Jr.; as well as numerous cousins.

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Jun 12, 2017

Jerald E. Saragossa, age 51, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 12, 2017.

Jerry is survived by his beloved companion, Chrissy; best friend, Ronnie; loving daughters, Sylyna (Matthew) Huff, Anjelica (Megan) Hendry, Emily Hendry, Brooke Avila and Brandy Ficarella; grandchildren, Marjyah, Ameilyiea, Dean, Dominic, Denalii, Channce, Matthew, Roman, Antonio, Mateo, Dannika and Jaymes; father, John Saragossa; siblings,...

Jun 11, 2017

Donald L. Scheidt, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 with his loving family by his side at his residence.

Preceded in death by his wife, Marie V. (Norman) of 55 years; parents, Charles and Helen Scheidt; brothers, Richard (late Georgia) and Bill (Inez) Scheidt; brothers-in-law, Stanley Gray and Robert (late Beverly) Norman; sisters-in-law, Mary...

Jun 10, 2017

Sheila Marie Barker (nee Foster), age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Sheila is survived by her loving children, James (Monica) Barker and Catherine Barker; grandchildren, Matthew and Dylan Barker; sister-in-law, Lorraine (the late Grant) Barker; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold “Bill” Barker (2017);...

Jun 8, 2017

José García Hernandez of Joliet, Illinois passed away on June 8, 2017 at age 82.

He was the beloved husband of Petra (Gaytan) Garcia for 62 years and the loving father of 9, Arturo Garcia, Pedro (Yolanda) Garcia, Florina García, Lilia García, Ascensión (Nancy) Garcia, Rosa (Alex) Hernandez, Petra (Carlos) Guerrero, Jose (Patty) Garcia,  Juan (Renee) Garcia.  ...

Jun 4, 2017

Alejandro Jimenez-Garcia, age 65, at rest on Sunday, June 4, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Alejandro is survived by his loving wife, Diana (nee Molina) Jimenez; children, Carlos (Sarah) Jimenez and Sandra Jimenez; mother, Francisca Garcia-Hernandez;  grandchildren, Karyna, Mia, Xavier and Elena; siblings, Juana, Raul, Jesus, Guadalupe, Elva and Alberto; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Jun 4, 2017

Mateo Reyes-Ballez Sr., age 61, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Sunday, June 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Mateo is survived by his loving wife, Domitila Reyes; son, Mateo Reyes Jr.; mother, Maria Reyes; numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his father, Demetrio Reyes; grandfather, Pablo...

May 31, 2017

A celebration of Lilia's life will begin on Saturday, June 10, 2017 with a funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m. then driving in procession to Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet for a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, June 9, 2017 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m....

May 31, 2017

Regina Margaret Skorupa, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from a brief illness at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Regina is survived by her sister, Marianne “Dolly” Pliml; brother, Edwin Eric Skorupa and numerous cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anne (nee Kramerich) Skorupa; numerous aunts and uncles.

May 30, 2017

Rodrigo Santos Magundayao passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.  Rodrigo is survived by his two daughters Lisa Magundayao and Cheryl Magundayao North, both of who are his daughters with Delia Theda Uy (Magundayao-Scott); his two grandchildren, Charlotte and Bennett North; his son-in-law Michael North; as well as his many loving family members and friends in Chicago and Taguig,...

May 29, 2017

Lorraine M. Hrubos (nee Sefcik), age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017.

Lorraine is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Jane (William) Worek. She was the proud grandmother of two boys, Christopher and Michael Worek; aunt and guardian to Anthony Panella; dear sister-in-law to Isabel (George) Sefcik-Voitik. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....